ABSTRACT     Java 8 will introdude elements of functional programming in to the Java programming language - the so-called "lambda expressions" (formerly known as "closures").  The language extension will include SAM (Single Abstract Method) type conversion, lambda expressions, extension methods, method references und local variable capture. The tutorial will explain the new language features along with their purpose and their impact on the JDK. Especially the collections framework (package java.util) will undergo a major overhaul.

Level:	intermediate
Duration:	60 min
Prerequisites:	Attendants should be familiar with Java and have basic knowledge of Java generics.
Presented at:	Jfokus , Stockholm, Sweden, February 13-15, 2012 JAX 2012 , Mainz, Germany, April 16-20, 2012 ACCU Conference 2012 , Oxford, UK, April 24-28, 2012 Konferencija JAVA 2012 , Tuhelj, Croatia, May 29-30, 2012 W-JAX 2012 , Munich, Germany, November 5-9, 2012